Champions Bayern Munich, eighth on eight points after losing 5-2 at home to Werder Bremen last weekend, will attempt to make up for one of their worst defensive displays in years when they visit Hanover 96 on Saturday.

Schalke beat Hanover 2-0 in the German Cup on Tuesday but a third match in seven days appeared too much for them.

Milivoje Novakovic twice got clear on goal in the first half, with goalkeeper Ralf Faehrmann thwarting him each time.

Nemanja Vucicevic also went close for Cologne before Wome's brilliant long throw led to the opening goal.

Cologne missed chances to kill the game off on the break and they were nearly punished when Schalke substitute Halil Altintop headed against a post at the end.